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Nutritionist Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A 14633892nutrition9.14dietitian7.62nutritionist5.05registered dietitian2.62public health2.3271709761467.2525.9563.25HOURLY568145652025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Nutritionist, or Certified Nutrition Specialist, creates meal plans according to a patient’s dietary restrictions and requirements. Their main duties include establishing short and long-term health goals with patients, teaching the public about health and nutrition and developing effective nutritional and exercise plans for clients.

14633892nutrition9.14dietitian7.62nutritionist5.05registered dietitian2.62public health2.3271709761467.2525.9563.25HOURLY568145652025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Nutritionist duties and responsibilities

Nutritionists work closely with clients to develop healthy eating habits. Some of their duties and responsibilities include:

  • Counsel patients on any dietary issues and healthy eating habits
  • Develop nutrition plans while taking into account the client’s budget and tastes
  • Assess clients’ nutritional and health needs
  • Evaluate if the meal plans have a positive effect on clients’ health
  • Create educational material about healthy eating habits
  • Read and contribute to the latest nutritional research
  • Speak to groups about the importance of nutrition to prevent specific diseases
  • Document patient progress

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Example 1

Be a part of a growing wellness center! Our integrative practice focuses on mind- body wellness. You will be playing an integral role in helping clients feel their best. As a key player in our integrative treatment team you will work collaboratively with a psychologist and massage therapist as well as local primary care physicians to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals. We are a non-profit organization that seeks to make wellness more accessible for everyone and to inspire positive change for individuals, groups and our community.

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Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the dietary needs of a client
  • Offer counseling and suggest positive alterations in nutrition to address clients dietary restrictions
  • Create full and personalized nutrition plans that promote healthy lifestyles
  • Set clear objectives and provide support to clients to help them in their progress

Skills

  • Proven experience as nutritionist/dietician
  • Knowledge and experience in working with people struggling with various chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, Gastrointestinal problems
  • Good team Player
  • Creativity and critical thinking
  • Degree in nutritional science, dietetics or relevant field
  • Valid license to practice the profession

Benefits

  • Your work is valued here
  • Flexible hours
  • Competitive pay
  • Mixture of in person and telehealth depending on your preference and clients preference
  • Opportunity to collaborate and consult with professionals in other areas of wellness
  • Great work life balance
  • Work environment emphasizes self-care
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Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 7 per week

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
  • Dietetics
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Moorestown, NJ 08057: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:
  • Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian Location: In person

Example 2

Unique Opportunity available for a highly qualified and motivated Registered Dietitian to work in an upscale environment at the region's leading Preventive Medicine Center in Princeton, NJ. We offer a great place to work and motivated, intelligent patients who are truly interested in your advice.

You will provide individual nutritional assessment and counseling. Our dietitians collaborate with an expert medical team and exercise physiologists to develop appropriate nutritional care plans based on extensive and comprehensive evaluation of our patients medical risk factors and current health. You will create a detailed nutrition plan and provide follow up support to patients.

This position offers regular hours from 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. No holidays, nights, weekends or changing shifts.

We require at least a Bachelors Degree, Master's preferred, in Nutrition and you must be a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. You must have a minimum of 2+ years experience, preferably in an outpatient setting.Experience in counseling patients with cardiac risk factors, Metabolic Syndrome, diabetes, and weight issues is preferred. You must also have excellent writing and word processing skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Diet Analysis software programs such as Food Processor.

If you are genuinely excited by the prospect of applying your proven expertise in a leading, nationally recognized preventive medicine center, we invite you to apply today.

Serious candidates will include a cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
  • Dietetics
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Princeton, NJ 08540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
  • What makes you the right person for this position?
  • Are you or are you willing to be Covid vaccinated as a condition of employment?

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • Outpatient care: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Food diary analysis: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • RD/RDN Location: One location

Example 3

The Renfrew Center of Atlanta, GAoffers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Registered Dietitianto work in an environment that changes lives. The Renfrew Center has opportunities for individuals of diverse, social work backgrounds, that have the desire and passion to foster a positive outcome and impact on our patients lives.

The Renfrew Center s research-based treatment model, for eating disorders, is focused on treating the whole person and helping them lead a rich and fulfilling life.

Our commitment to you We are committed to providing every employee the opportunity for personal and professional development through:

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Vacation and sick days
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
  • Continuing education (CE) programs and training

Position Responsibilities:

  • Completes the initial client nutritional assessment, creates therapeutic and individualized client meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including medical, nutritional, cultural, age, religious and ethical concerns.
  • Conducts individual and group sessions with client based on level of care.
  • Provides weekly updates on the nutritional status of each patient caseload as part of site team meetings and to outpatient providers.
  • Involvement and management of sourcing of groceries, meals and food for site from outside sources.
  • Facilitates supported meals and snacks, including eating and coaching to support with goal of reducing eating disorder behaviors.

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

  • Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
  • Bachelor s degree or equivalency from an accredited program through ACEND, Graduate degree preferred.
  • Licensed in State of Employment as Dietitian/Nutritionist, if applicable; or willingness to obtain licensure upon hire.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Registered Dietitian; ideally in field of eating disorders, preferred.
  • Strong interest in working in the field of eating disorders and behavioral health nutrition.
  • Food service handling license, if required by state, or will obtain upon hire.

Hours: 40 hours per week M-F

The Renfrew Center provides cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender, and non-binary individuals with the tools they need to succeed in recovery and in life. Offering a warm, nurturing environment, Renfrew s treatment philosophy emphasizes the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, a feminist-relational approach, and the belief that every person needs to actively participate in their own recovery.

The Renfrew Center An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Pet insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
Medical specialties:
  • Dietetics
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
  • Do you have any previous experience with Eating Disorders?
  • What are your salary requirements?

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian License Location: In person

Example 4

TITLE:Nutritionist/Competent Professional Authority (CPA)

Reports TO: Director and Assistant Director of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Classifaction:Non-Exempt

JOB Summary:

The Competent Professional Authority will provide nutrition services to WIC clients in accordance with MDHHS WIC Division Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilties:

  • Provide direct nutrition services to clients:
  • Perform a complete nutrition assessment
  • Assign appropriate food package
  • Provide appropriate referrals
  • Participate in the WIC Conference, webcasts, and trainings, to improve nutrition and program services, as appropriate. Participate and attend in-service training meetings and monthly agency meetings as scheduled.
  • Determine the client s nutritional risk.
  • Assess anthropometric and hematological data.
  • Determine need for and authorize Class II formulas. Request local agency RD or MDHHS WIC Division approval for Class III formula.
  • Make referrals to nutrition, breastfeeding, health, public assistance or community services. Refer participants to other programs within the Urban League of Detroit as indicated. Document referrals per policy.
  • Provide follow-up and documentation of care plan as assigned.
  • Provide technical assistance and consultation to local agency staff and other health professionals in nutrition services areas.
  • Perform WIC certification, recertification, category changes, transfers, and re-in statements for WIC clients including documentation in MI-WIC as required. Provide and document nutrition education to complete the certification and recertification process as outlined in WIC Policy and Procedure.
  • Perform anthropometric measurements and biochemical procedures, assessing risk status, and assigning and monitoring risk codes to determine eligibility for WIC benefits.
  • Refer and makes appointments for high-risk clients to see the WIC Registered Dietitian.
  • Issue benefits and customize food packages to meet client needs following MI WIC policy.
  • Works closely with the Program Assistant (PA) to ensure all necessary data is entered correctly into MI-WIC for certification/recertification.
  • Maintain WIC files and records as necessary in assigned clinic. Order additional materials as needed. Log nutrition education into MI-WIC system as required per policy.
  • Answer and screen telephone calls. Provide assistance accordingly and schedule participant appointments.
  • Complete all data entry for MI-WIC to assign food packages and issue benefits for participants.
  • Maintain EBT card issuance records and reports for MDHHS WIC Division as required.
  • May participate in outreach activities as assigned.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned in order to meet agency objectives and deadlines. Assist with other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

The Competent Professional Authority (CPA) shall possess one of the following credentials:

  • Physician
  • Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
  • Nutritionist (bachelor s or master s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition)
  • Physician s Assistant (certified by the National Committee on Certification of Physician s Assistants or certified by the State medical certifying authority)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Dietetic Technician Registered (emphasis in community/clinical nutrition)
  • Home Economist (Bachelor s degree with emphasis in nutrition)

Experience:

  • Must have knowledge of growth and development and nutritional needs of infants and young children.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.
  • Possess good written and communication/telephone skills and computer proficiency.
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other healthcare professionals, Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan staff and the public.

OTHER Considerations:

  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Will be required to work evening hours on some days during the week. Will be required to work some assigned Saturdays throughout the year.

WORK Environment:

  • Works primarily indoors. Travel may be required to Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan offices and other WIC Program sites with exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed



Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Language:
  • Spanish (Preferred)
  • Arabic Location: In person

Example 5

JOB Description:

Dietary intervention is the strongest among the six-pillars of Lifestyle Medicine where a Dietitian or Nutrition Coach plays a vital role in the comprehensive lifestyle intervention program. We are looking for a Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Coach licensed to work in the State of Texas. This Dietitian will work as the integral member of our comprehensive lifestyle medicine team to provide a thorough nutritional assessment and expected to develop a care plan designed around the "Whole-foods Plant-based Diet approach" for our patients and coach them to adapt this new dietary lifestyle and help them succeed through our structured Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (iTLC)program.

CORE Duties AND Expectations:
  • Must have a passion and deep commitment to help our patients manage better and/or potentially reverse their chronic diseases and transform their lives and through Whole-foods Plant-based Lifestyle
  • Diet/ Nutrition education and coaching for our patients both in 1:1and group settings
  • Must be a quick learner with creativity and passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients
  • Work as an integral part of our program development, execution and continuous improvement
  • Actively participate in group coaching, workshops, info-sessionsand other educational/ outreach effortsby conducted our center/clinic
  • Value and incorporate patients' individual choices and cultural preferences as appropriate for the best compliance and results
  • Attend and actively participate in our interdisciplinary team meetings to constantly improve and enrich our services
  • Value and abide to the mission, vision and philosophy of our center
  • Strive for the best care and maintain the highest satisfaction by our elite group of patients that chose our center as their best place for the Therapeutic Lifestyle Intervention

Education AND Experience:
  • Experience with "Whole-foods Plant-based Approach" is highly desired along with below qualifications
  • Master's degree in Nutrition/ Dietetics
  • Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Texas
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience after graduating from your Master's program, and more is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:
  • Dietetics
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • San Antonio, TX 78230: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • Master's (Required)

Experience:
  • Dietician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian Location: One location

Example 6

Job Description

Ready to provide extraordinary customer service?

Come and join the best Doctors with the best outcomes!

Join our team and experience a fulfilling career at a leading Metro-Atlanta Health Care Organization.

About Us

Southside Medical Center, Inc. was founded in 1967 as the Atlanta Southside Comprehensive Health Center. We are a non-profit Medical Center that provides primary health care and related services to the medically underserved and uninsured. SMC has been nationally recognized by the National Association of Community Health Centers for having one of the best primary health care delivery systems for the medically underserved in the country.

SMC has 11 locations across the state of Georgia. Our main Center is located near the Georgia State Football Stadium in Fulton County. We also have two other locations in Fulton County; one at Dobbs Elementary School and the other in East Point. We have two locations in Dekalb County on Gresham Road and in Decatur, and three locations in Clayton County in Lovejoy, Riverdale and Forest Park. One location in Gwinnett County in Norcross, and a location in both Spalding and Butts Counties.

Southside Medical Center, Inc. is a leader in organizing, providing and supporting affordable health care and related services to the public through diversified business activities. Our mission is that we are committed to providing exceptional primary health care and related services to the medically underserved of Metropolitan Atlanta.

Detailed Desciption OF Position:
  • Develops educational plan that takes into consideration individualized nutrition status, educational level, readiness to learn and barriers.
  • Assists with planning and oversight of education intervention.
  • Serves as a member of the DSME instructional team; co-facilitator of DSME educational classes.
  • Reviews samples of the instructional material on an annual basis to ensure they support the DSME program curriculum.
  • Determines and implements appropriate nutrition prescription and/or food plan.
  • Communicates with practitioners and makes recommendations for outcomes of MNT and self-management education.
  • Provides education and counseling on an individual basis or in a group setting.
  • Assists with data collection to determine the clinical and behavioral outcomes of the DSME program.
  • Adheres to HIPPA guidelines regarding confidentiality of medical information.
  • Serves as a member of the Diabetes Collaborative Workgroup Advisory Committee.
  • Investigates problems, irregularities and policy violations and takes corrective action and follow-up when necessary.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or in Home Economics with a Nutrition/Dietetic emphasis. Internship following completion of degree. Current Registered Dietitian (RD), licensed in the State of Georgia. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), preferred.

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID vaccinations and masks are required by staff.

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Atlanta, GA 30315: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Example 7

Summary Description: The Public Health Nutritionist plans and conducts nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease for WIC clients and for our overall population. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Responsible for identifying the source of nutrition issues in the population and finding ways to address them, developing programs to improve access to healthy food, and improving nutrition in schools and supporting healthy eating in the workplace.

To ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Assure compliance with WIC policy and procedures
  • Provide nutrition assessment, education and services to high risk and medically at-risk clients
  • Provide individual and group education/instruction at WIC clinics
  • Develop and implement an annual WIC nutrition education plan
  • Provide nutrition in-service and consultation to health district staff
  • Identify problem areas in nutrition within a community or population
  • Develop strategies that helps improve nutrition in schools and workplaces
  • Provide educational resources to the community to help them make better nutritional choices
  • Develop programs and policies for institutions that improve nutrition
  • Conduct cooking classes that focus on healthy meal preparation
  • Work towards reducing chronic disease by increasing access and consumption of healthy foods/beverages, improving physical activity opportunities and linkages to critical community resources

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to provide effective nutrition counseling to members of various cultural, age and economic groups
  • Ability to develop care plans and coordinate client care with other team members
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organization skills, ability to manage workload
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate activities, projects and programs in order to meet defined public health measures
  • Policy development- establish procedures and/or protocols
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Access

Level Requirements (Minimum):

Education
  • Current license to practice as registered (certified preferred) dietician in state of Washington.

Experience
  • Two years' experience, in a community setting.
  • A valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of hire.
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Per the Governor's Proclamation 21-14, CDHD requires a COVID vaccination for in-person business. Therefore, all employees are required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire, except as required by law.

Desired
  • Bilingual, Bicultural

**A combination of education, training, and experience which has provided theoretical and practical knowledge will be evaluated for equivalency.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess distance, color and depth, required to regularly communicate with others and exchange accurate information
  • Able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment
  • Able to remain stationary at a computer for extended periods of time and move around their assigned work space
  • Frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds
  • PPE for this position includes face mask

This Job Description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give you a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of what this position requires. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position.

Chelan-Douglas Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,346.40 - $6,275.50 per month

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian License for Washington State Location: Multiple Locations
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What does a Nutritionist do?

Nutritionists are healthcare professionals who educate, advise and guide patients on nutrition plans that help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. They’ll meet with patients to identify their health goals and dietary restrictions. Nutritionists will use this information to build a personalized diet plan and exercise routine for the patient to regularly complete.

They’ll continuously check in on the patient’s progress and will provide advice and support on how to stay healthy. Nutritionists are responsible for staying updated on regular health trends and diets to ensure they’re providing valuable guidance and advice to patients. Many Nutritionists also attend group seminars or write articles educating others on nutritional plans and facts.

14633892nutrition9.14dietitian7.62nutritionist5.05registered dietitian2.62public health2.3271709761467.2525.9563.25HOURLY568145652025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Nutritionist skills and qualifications

Nutritionists need a certain set of skills and qualifications to be successful, including:

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work closely with clients
  • Good research and analysis skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • In-depth knowledge of different dietary allergies and restrictions
  • An understanding of food science and how it affects bodies

Nutritionist salary expectations

A Nutritionist makes an average of $53,687 per year. Salary may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.

Nutritionist salary expectations

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  • Common salary: 25.95 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 7.25 - 63.25 HOURLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Nutritionist education and training requirements

Nutritionists typically have a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition or a related area. An associate degree is also a common educational route for Nutritionists. They usually receive some training in the form of an internship during or after degree studies. States usually require Nutritionists to be licensed in order to practice, while some only need a registration or certification. To earn a certification, Nutritionists need to complete a program, and a bachelor’s degree is not required to enter the program. These programs can last for a few weeks up to a year.

Nutritionist experience requirements

Since Nutritionists usually complete an internship or get practical experience during certification courses, experience is not required for entry-level positions. Nutritionists who work with clients with very specific dietary restrictions usually need at least 2 years of experience. Those working for a large school or hospital often need at least 5 years of experience. Senior Nutritionists who oversee a team also usually need at least 5 years of experience.

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